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Why do people die slowly if they are shot in the arms/legs, but they die quickly if shot in the chest?
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Not always so: If a significant blood vessel is hit (like a major artery) the person could die fairly quickly even if shot in extremity (like femoral artery).
Answered 2/25/2015
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